All the Best Designer Fragrance Dupes To Buy in 2023

If you share my obsession with perfumes, chances are you’ve discovered some clever strategies to indulge in luxurious scents without putting a dent in your bank account.

Today, I’m excited to share with you some of the designer fragrance dupes I’ve come across over time. Trust me, these hidden gems capture the essence of their high-end counterparts.

With the current cost of living in mind, many of us are taking a closer look at our expenses and making smarter financial choices. Personally, I’ve decided to be more mindful of where my money goes. If you are too, don’t worry. We can still enjoy fantastic scents that give off that designer vibe if we know where to look, and I am going to help you.

Drugstores or high street brands are coming through for us with some fantastic fragrance dupes most of us will be obsessed with.

Thanks to Tiktok, it has become common knowledge for all perfume-obsessed individuals that you can get fragrances on the high street that could easily pass as designer scents. Leading the pack is the Zara perfume dupes, so you can expect to see a lot from the brand.

If you’re searching for an affordable signature scent that won’t hurt your bank account, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of the best options for you to explore.

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YSL: Black Opium

£92 for 50ml – buy now

Since its introduction in 2014, YSL’s Black Opium has gained a cult following. Beloved for its floral gourmand, black coffee, and vanilla scents.

Dupe: Gardenia, Zara

14.43 for 100ml – buy now

Maison Francis Kurkdjian: Baccarat Rouge 540

£235 for 70ml – buy now

This sought-after fragrance blends together elements of amber, jasmine, and saffron, along with the warm woody tones of cedar wood. With a price tag of around £300, it is an amazing choice, but for those fortunate enough to splurge on it.

If you like this, you may check out other dupes for the Baccarat Rouge 540.

Dupe: Cloud, Ariana Grande

£40 for 50ml – buy now

Lancome: La Vie Est Belle

£92 for 50ml – buy now

Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle is a £57 investment for a 30ml bottle, but its affordable high street counterpart can be obtained for a mere £7.99.

Dupe: Red Vanilla, Zara

£9.99 for 100ml – buy now

Viktor & Rolf: Flowerbomb

£92 for 50ml – buy now

True to its name, the fragrance by Viktor & Rolf embodies a floral bouquet with comforting, woody undertones and top notes of tea, bergamot, and freesia.

If you love the scent of this, check out more dupes for Victor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb next.

Dupe: Milan Eau De Toilette, River Island

£14 for 75ml – buy now

Dior: J’adore

£82 for 50ml – buy now

J’adore, is a timeless and elegant fragrance, with a sweet and balmy scent. With sharp floral notes, including fresh mandarin at the top, its scent has custom-made flower.